Colonial Responses to British Actions

The video recounts the events leading up to the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. Paul Revere, Joseph Warren, and Dr. Samuel Prescott warned the colonists of the British approach by sea, allowing them to prepare for battle. As dawn broke on April 19, 1775, the colonists gathered on the Green, ready to defend their land. They were urged to stand their ground and not fire unless fired upon. The confrontation with the British highlighted the colonists' determination to fight for their freedom.

Who were the key figures involved in warning the colonists about the British approach?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams

• Paul Revere, Joseph Warren, and Dr. Samuel Prescott

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Samuel Adams

What was the British plan that was thwarted by the colonists' preparation?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To launch a surprise attack

• To capture colonial leaders

• To blockade the harbor

On what date did the colonists gather on the Green ready to fight?

• December 25, 1776

• September 3, 1783

• April 19, 1775

• July 4, 1776

What instructions were given to the colonists regarding when to fire?

• Fire only when ordered

• Do not fire unless fired upon

• Fire immediately upon sighting the enemy

• Fire at will

What was the colonists' response to the British demand to disperse?

• They agreed to disperse

• They retreated to a safer location

• They negotiated a truce

• They stood their ground and refused

What phrase did the colonists use to assert their claim to the land?

• No taxation without representation

• This is our land

• We shall not be moved

• Liberty or death

What was the colonists' rallying cry as they prepared for confrontation?

• To arms!

• Freedom or death!

• Huzzah!

• For King and Country